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US10835915B2
US10835915B2 US16/027,189 US201816027189A US10835915B2 US 10835915 B2 US10835915 B2 US 10835915B2 US 201816027189 A US201816027189 A US 201816027189A US 10835915 B2 US10835915 B2 US 10835915B2
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
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    • B05B17/0623—Apparatus for spraying or atomising liquids or other fluent materials, not covered by the preceding groups operating with special methods using ultrasonic or other kinds of vibrations generated by electrical means, e.g. piezoelectric transducers coupled with a vibrating horn
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B12/00—Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area
    • B05B12/14—Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area for supplying a selected one of a plurality of liquids or other fluent materials or several in selected proportions to a spray apparatus, e.g. to a single spray outlet
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B17/00—Apparatus for spraying or atomising liquids or other fluent materials, not covered by the preceding groups
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  • the present invention relates to an ultrasonic atomizing technology, and in particular to an essence atomizer having an integrally formed universal connector.
  • ultrasonic aroma diffuser In recent years, due to the rapid progress and development of the medical science and cosmetics industry, people are able to pay more attention to their medical health cares, and to keep a pleasing appearance.
  • ultrasonic aroma diffuser, beauty/health care device, water and essence mist humidifier, essence diffuser, etc. are utilized extensively in beauty shops and ordinary households, and that is realized by using the ultrasonic atomizing technology.
  • the essence liquid in the container is atomized into minute particles of mist, for diffusing it into the surroundings.
  • the part of the essential oil diffuser connector outer pipe used to connect to the essence container is not integrally formed into a body.
  • it is formed by docking and packaging a left half portion and a right half portion together.
  • the water tight seal for the part connecting to the essence container is liable to be damaged after long time usage, thus leading to leakage and waste of essence liquid. Therefore, this major shortcoming of the present technology has to be overcome urgently and effectively.
  • an essence atomizer having an integrally formed universal connector, comprising: an atomizer universal connector formed integrally into a pipe piece, having a first end portion and a second end portion opposite to the first end portion, the first end portion is of a cylindrical shape, while the second end portion is of a tapering protrusion shape, an inside bend portion is disposed between the first end portion and a second end portion, a pipe port of the second end portion forms an angle with a pipe port of the first end portion, the pipe port of the first end portion is greater than the pipe port of the second end portion, on the pipe port of the first end portion is disposed inward in sequence a front connection port, inner threads, and a bottom groove for placing a rubber ring, to form a universal connector connected to an opposite essence container, on the pipe port of the second end portion is disposed an expansion ring connected to an atomizer plate, an oil prevention pad, a nozzle cover formed into a protrusion plate having a hole
  • an outer shell used to wrap around and cover the atomizer universal connector, and an electric circuit board connected thereto.
  • a placement port is disposed at the first end portion of the atomizer universal connector opposite to the outer shell.
  • a sprout is disposed at the nozzle cover opposite to the second end portion
  • a DC power jack is disposed on the outer shell, for connecting to a DC power source, to supply power to the electric circuit board.
  • a control key on the outer shell is connected to the electric circuit board, the electric circuit board is connected to and controls the atomizer plate to work.
  • the present invention has the advantages in that, the entire essence atomizer is more compact and simple. Since the essence atomizer is integrally formed into a body, so it requires less components, and the production processes can be reduced. As such, it is able to achieve mass production, good quality, water tight seal, and long service life. In application, the essence atomizer can be put into an outer shell of various shapes, and then it is connected to an essence container to produce atomizing essence.
  • FIG. 1 is an exploded view of an essence atomizer having an integrally formed universal connector according to the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a top view of an essence atomizer having an integrally formed universal connector according to the present invention
  • FIG. 3 is a cross section view of an essence atomizer having an integrally formed universal connector according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an essence atomizer having an integrally formed universal connector according to the first embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 5 is a cross section view of an essence atomizer having an integrally formed universal connector according to the first embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an essence atomizer having an integrally formed universal connector according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a cross section view of an essence atomizer having an integrally formed universal connector according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 8 is a cross section view of an expansion universal connector according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an expansion universal connector according to the present invention.
  • FIGS. 1 to 7 respectively for an exploded view of an essence atomizer having an integrally formed universal connector according to the present invention; a top view of an essence atomizer having an integrally formed universal connector according to the present invention; a cross section view of an essence atomizer having an integrally formed universal connector according to the present invention; a perspective view of an essence atomizer having an integrally formed universal connector according to the first embodiment of the present invention; a cross section view of an essence atomizer having an integrally formed universal connector according to the first embodiment of the present invention; a perspective view of an essence atomizer having an integrally formed universal connector according to a second embodiment of the present invention; and a cross section view of an essence atomizer having an integrally formed universal connector according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
  • the present invention provides an essence atomizer having an integrally formed universal connector, comprising: an atomizer universal connector 1 integrally formed into a pipe piece, having a first end portion 11 and a second end portion 12 opposite to the first end portion 11 , an inside bend portion 13 is disposed between the first end portion 11 and a second end portion 12 , such that an angle is formed between a pipe port 120 of the second end portion 12 and a pipe port 110 of the first end portion 11 , the pipe port 110 of the first end portion 11 is greater than the pipe port 120 of the second end portion 12 , on the pipe port 110 of the first end portion 11 is disposed inward in sequence a front connection port 111 , inner threads 112 , and a bottom groove 113 for placing a rubber ring 114 , on the pipe port 120 of the second end portion 12 is disposed an expansion ring 121 connected to an atomizer plate 122 , an oil prevention pad 123 , a nozzle cover 2 .
  • the nozzle cover 2 is formed into a protrusion plate having a hole. On the four corners of the nozzle cover 2 and around the perimeter of the expansion ring 121 are provided with a plurality of hole locking portions 205 , to be fixed and locked by screws 25 .
  • the present invention has the advantages in that, the entire essence atomizer is more compact in structure and simple in operation. Since the essence atomizer is integrally formed into a piece, so it requires less components, and the production processes can be reduced. As such, it is able to achieve mass production, good quality, water tight seal, and long service life. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 7 , in practice, the essence atomizer can be put into outer shells 3 of various shapes, and then connected to an essence container 50 to produce atomizing essence, to avoid the problem of the Prior Art of essence liquid leaking from the atomizer universal connector 1 .
  • the first end portion 11 is of a cylindrical shape, while the second end portion 12 is of a tapering protrusion shape.
  • the minimum distance between the first end portion 11 and the second end portion 12 is 30.4 cm.
  • the minimum diameter of the pipe port 110 of the first end portion 11 is ⁇ 28.5, while the minimum diameter of the expansion ring 121 at the second end portion 12 is ⁇ 14.
  • the diameter of the atomizer plate 122 is in a range of 13 mm to 14 mm.
  • At the second end portion 12 of the atomizer universal connector 1 and on both sides of an expansion ring 121 are provided with at least four hole locking portions 205 , for connecting and locking the nozzle cover 2 .
  • And on both sides of the first end portion 11 of the atomizer universal connector 1 are provided with at least four hole locking portions 205 spaced apart, for locking and connecting in an inner cavity 31 of an outer shell 3 .
  • the outer shell 3 is a of one of the following shapes: a column, a cube, a sphere, an elliptical sphere, and a polygon.
  • the outer shell 3 is used to wrap around and cover the atomizer universal connector 1 .
  • the outer shell 3 further includes: an electric circuit board 15 connected thereto; a placement port 32 disposed at the first end portion 11 of the atomizer universal connector 1 opposite to the outer shell 3 ; a sprout 33 disposed at the a nozzle cover 2 opposite to the second end portion 12 ; a control key 34 on the outer shell 3 , connected to the electric circuit board 15 , the electric circuit board 15 is used to control the atomizer plate 122 to work; a DC power jack 35 disposed on the outer shell 3 , for connecting it to a DC power source, to supply power to the electric circuit board 15 (as shown in FIG. 5 ).
  • the outer shell 3 can be designed into a cylindrical shape having an upper cover, but the present invention is not limited to this.
  • the rear portion of the outer shell 3 further includes: a placement portion 30 , and at least two metal contact points 301 are disposed below, to be connected inside the outer shell 3 to a rechargeable battery 400 , to supply power to the electrical circuit board 15 ; and a charging seat 6 , on which is disposed a depressed place 60 , for removably inserting it into the placement portion 30 of the outer shell 3 , on the charging seat 6 is disposed a DC power jack 35 and a conduction plate 601 is embedded in the depressed place 60 , to contact and supply power to the two metal contact points 301 in the placement portion 30 of the outer shell 3 .
  • a rechargeable battery 400 is provided, so that the essence atomizer can be carried to any place to perform essence atomizing.
  • the outer shell 3 can be made into a shape of a sheep doll, but the present invention is not limited to this. Behind the outer shell 3 is further provided with a depression 36 , an USB plug 362 is provided on a bottom portion 361 of the depression 36 , a rear cover 37 is disposed at an opening 363 of the depression 36 ; and an assembled power connector 4 , removably inserted in the depression 36 , one end of the assembled power connector 4 is provided with a USB socket 436 , to be inserted into the USB plug 362 , and the other end of the assembled power connector 4 protrudes out a back side of the outer shell 3 , and is provided with a power plug 432 for connecting it to a socket (not shown) of a utility power source.
  • the essence atomizer can be put on a fixed place, such as on a table.
  • a power plug can be put on the back of the essence atomizer, to be inserted into a socket on a wall, to become a wall-insertion-type essence atomizer.
  • LEDs can be put into the essence atomizer, to make it a wall-insertion-type essence atomizer having function of night lights.
  • an expansion universal connector 7 is disposed on the pipe port 110 of the first end portion 11 for the atomizer universal connector 1 , the expansion universal connector 7 is formed integrally into a pipe piece, and having a split expansion end 71 and a single pipe connector end 72 connected with each other.
  • On the single pipe connector end 72 is disposed outer threads 722 for being locked into the inner threads 112 of the pipe port 110 of the first end portion 11 .
  • On the split expansion end 71 is provided with at least two pipe ports 710 having an angle formed between them.
  • each of the pipe ports 710 is disposed inward in sequence a front connection port 711 , inner threads 712 , and a bottom groove 713 for receiving a rubber ring 714 , to form at least two universal connectors, to be connected and locked onto a corresponding number of an essence containers 50 respectively, thus obtaining a mixture of atomized essences as required.

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